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EPF10K10ATC144-3N - FLEX 10KA FPGA 10K Gates 576 Cells | Intel

Name: EPF10K10ATC144-3N - FLEX 10KA FPGA 10K Gates 576 Cells | Intel
Brand: Intel
SKU: EPF10K10ATC144-3N
Price: 24.75 USD
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3.3 V Vdss 144-pin TQFP (LQFP, 144-LQFP) Package 125 MHz Speed Embedded Array Blocks (EABs), up to 2 Kbit each Memory

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Price updated: 2026-09-11

Volume Pricing

Qty	Unit Price	Extended
1	$42.91	$42.91
10	$39.2	$392.00
100	$33.85	$3,385.00
500	$28.4	$14,200.00
1,000	$24.75	$24,750.00

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EPF10K10ATC144-3N Overview

The Intel (formerly Altera) EPF10K10ATC144-3N is a member of the FLEX 10KA family of embedded programmable logic devices (PLDs), delivering 10,000 typical gates, 576 logic cells, and 102 user I/Os in a 144-pin TQFP (LQFP) package. It is built on a 0.3 µm CMOS process, supports a 3.3 V core supply, and is qualified for commercial operating temperature (0 °C to 70 °C). This device was among the industry's first PLDs to provide System-on-a-Programmable-Chip (SOPC) integration, combining a logic array with embedded array blocks (EABs) for implementing on-chip RAM, ROM, and DSP-like functions.

An FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a semiconductor integrated circuit that can be configured by the customer after manufacture to implement arbitrary digital logic. FPGAs sit within the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices (PLDs), alongside CPLDs and SPLDs, and historically bridged the gap between fixed-function ASICs and discrete logic. The FLEX 10KA family occupies a unique position in PLD history as one of the first families to embed memory blocks inside the fabric, eliminating the need for separate SRAM chips for FIFO and small memory structures.

Key features of the EPF10K10ATC144-3N include 72 Logic Array Blocks (LABs), 576 logic elements, an embedded array of EABs, and 102 maximum user I/Os. The device supports in-system programmability via an IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) interface and is supported by the legacy Altera MAX+PLUS II and Quartus design toolchains. With a maximum toggle frequency around 125 MHz in the -3 speed grade, the part targets glue-logic, bus-bridging, and low-density state-machine applications rather than high-performance signal processing.

Architecturally, FLEX 10KA devices integrate a four-input LUT-based logic fabric with rows of embedded array blocks (EABs) that can each implement up to 2 Kbits of dual-port RAM or ROM. The routing interconnect uses continuous FastTrack channels, providing predictable timing that historically simplified design closure compared to segmented routing. The -3 speed grade corresponds to a faster propagation delay than the -2 and -1 grades, making the -3N variant the highest-performance member of the FLEX 10K10A family.

Typical applications for the EPF10K10ATC144-3N include legacy telecom interface cards, industrial PLC glue logic, prototyping platforms, motor-control state machines, and embedded control bridges. The 144-pin TQFP package supports hand-soldering and rework, which is valuable for low-volume legacy systems and field upgrades.

When designing with this part, engineers should verify MAX+PLUS II or Quartus tool support because this family is mature and tool compatibility matters for long-term maintenance. The 3.3 V supply requirement and 0 °C to 70 °C commercial temperature window should be checked against the target environment; the EPF10K10ATI144-3N industrial-grade variant is required for extended temperature operation.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet. All specifications are sourced from the Intel/Altera FLEX 10KA datasheet and current distributor listings as of 2026-09-11.

Drop-in alternatives for EPF10K10ATC144-3N — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.

Variants in this series

Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EPF10K10ATC144-3N (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Operating Temperature, Package, Speed Grade, Process Technology, RoHS Status.

EPF10K10ATI144-4

Altera

Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (Industrial)

Package: 144-TQFP (Low-Profile Fine Pitch, 0.5 mm pitch)

Speed Grade: -4 (slower than -1/-2/-3)